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Lisa Kron STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Ancient

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Lisa

Lisa

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Con

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Dr. Emma Brookner [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Herself

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]

Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Miriam Miller/Babe/Mom #1/Ftatateeta/Rabbi Sharon

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Peaches Martin

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Damwell Maxwell/Baroness

Lisa Kron Productions

 
[London, 2018]
Playwright
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Book and Lyrics

Writing

Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Bookwriter / Lyricist

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Lisa Kron News

World Premiere of Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE is Coming to Cleveland Play House

Cleveland Play House will bring its 2022-2023 season to a close with the world premiere production of Ken Ludwig's Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure. Running April 29 through May 21 in the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square.

The Herb Alpert Award in the Arts Announces 2023 Winners

May 3, 2023 will mark the 29th annual celebration of the Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA) which will be presented to eleven risk-taking, mid-career artists – experimenters - who are challenging and transforming art, their respective disciplines, and society.

The Segal Theatre to Present Evening Celebrating Linda Chapman & Jim Nicola of NYTW on Thursday

On Thursday, April 27th at 6:30pm, The Segal Theatre will present an evening celebrating the work of Linda Chapman and James C. Nicola at the legendary New York Theatre Workshop.

Review: Wasatch Theatre Company's FUN HOME is Strikingly Impactful

Wasatch Theatre Company’s FUN HOME, currently playing in the black box theatre at the Mid-Valley Performing Arts in Taylorsville, is an artistically and emotionally impactful piece. 

Campy Cult Hit THE VILLAGE! Returns For 3rd Run At Dixon Place This June

After a sold out run last fall and an encore production this winter, Dixon Place will present a second encore run of THE VILLAGE! A DISCO DAYDREAM beginning Thursday, June 1st. This meta musical comedy filled with high jinks, low kinks, and go-go boys is written by Nora Burns (David's Friend, Unitard) and directed by Adam Pivirotto, with choreography by Robin Carrigan and a cast of ten diverse actors and dancers.

Spring Solo Series At Vivid Stage Includes Harry Clarke, April 27-30

Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, begins with 101 Humiliating Stories by Lisa Kron on April 13, kicking off their three-week Spring Solos Series. Second in the series is The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey by James Lecesne; third is Harry Clarke by David Cale.

Vivid Stage's Spring Solos Feature THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY

Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, begins with 101 Humiliating Stories by Lisa Kron from April 13 through 16, kicking off their three-week Spring Solos Series.

World Premiere of SIMONA'S SEARCH & More Set for Hartford Stage 2023/2024 Season

Hartford Stage has announced the Tony Award-winning theater's highly-anticipated lineup for the 2023/2024 season.

FUN HOME Comes to Mid-valley Performing Arts Center in April

The critically-acclaimed Broadway musical Fun Home is set to captivate audiences in Taylorsville, Utah at the Mid-valley Performing Arts Center from April 14-29. 

101 HUMILIATING STORIES Kicks Off Solo Series At Vivid Stage!

Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, will present 101 Humiliating Stories by Lisa Kron from April 13 through 16, kicking off their three-week Spring Solos Series.

Ojai Playwrights Conference Names Jeremy B. Cohen New Producing Artistic Director

Ojai Playwrights Conference has named a new producing artistic director, nationally known and respected theatre leader and artist Jeremy B. Cohen.

Review: Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron's FUN HOME at the Carrollwood Players

Gutsy. Heartbreaking. Life-affirming. Meaningful. Deep. Painful. And brilliant.

Interview: Shileah Corey of FUN HOME at Ballyhoo Theatre

I recently sat down with Shileah Corey, director of Ballyhoo’s production of Fun Home to talk about the show and its significance in our society today.

VIDEO: HBO Shares SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE Season Two Trailer

Cast includes Bridget Everett (Sam), Jeff Hiller (Joel), Mary Catherine Garrison (Tricia), Jane Brody (Mary Jo), Murray Hill (Fred Rococo), Mercedes White (Tiffani), Kailey Albus (Shannon), and Meighan Gerachis (Irma). New cast includes Tim Bagley (Brad), Jennifer Mudge (Susan), and Barbara Robertson (Darlene). Watch the video trailer now!

Andre De Shields, Lear DeBessonet, Drama Book Shop & Darin Oduyoye to be Honored at 89th Annual Drama League Awards

Andre De Shields, Lear DeBessonet, Drama Book Shop & Darin Oduyoye will be honored at 89th Annual Drama League Awards. See when the awards ceremony will be taking place!

Photos: First Look at FUN HOME at Berkeley Playhouse

Berkeley Playhouse has released production photos for Fun Home, running through April 2, 2023. Fun Home’s book and lyrics are by Lisa Kron, with music by Jeanine Tesori, and is based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel. Fun Home is directed by William Thomas Hodgson, assistant directed by Sam Jackson, and music directed by Michael Patrick Wiles. Check out the photos here!

The Barley Sheaf Players Bring Innovative Tony Award-Winning Musical, FUN HOME To Chester County This March

Community members are invited to join The Barley Sheaf Players' production of Fun Home, written by Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori and directed by Christa Fisher. Inspired by Alison Bechdel's best-selling graphic novel, the five-time Tony Award-winning musical follows Bechdel at three different ages in her life, as she sets out to unravel the many mysteries of her childhood through a series of memories and conversations - from her coming out, to her moving journey of acceptance. Fun Home runs from March 3rd through March 25th.

INTO THE WOODS & More Lead Seattle's March Top Picks

Seattle is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. This month's top picks include Into the Woods and more!

THE VILLAGE! A DISCO DAYDREAM Reopens Tonight at Dixon Place

The Village! A Disco Daydream returns to Dixon Place after a sold-out premiere run last fall. The encore engagement will be performed for four weekends opening tonight – Thursday, February 2 at 7:30 PM – and running through Friday, February 24.

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alex Brightman, and More Join Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Presentation

The Kleban Foundation will present the 33rd annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 6 at 5PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at BMI's New York City headquarters (7 World Trade Center).

Lisa Kron FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Lisa Kron has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

Lisa Kron has not appeared in the West End

Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Fun Home , Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fun Home , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Fun Home , Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Fun Home , Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Fun Home , Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (The Lortels) for Good Person of Szechwan , Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Fun Home , Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for In the Wake , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Well , Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for 2.5 Minute Ride , Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for 2.5 Minute Ride Outstanding One Person Show (Drama Desk Awards) for 101 Humiliating Stories and Outstanding One Person Show (Drama Desk Awards) for 101 Humiliating Stories .

Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Fun Home, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fun Home, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Fun Home Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (The Lortels) for Good Person of Szechwanand Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for 2.5 Minute Ride.

Lisa Kron has written 7 shows including 101 Humilating Stories (Playwright), Brides of the Moon (Playwright), 2.5 Minute Ride (Playwright), Well (Playwright), Well (Playwright), In The Wake (Playwright), Fun Home (Bookwriter / Lyricist).

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